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More than 40 years ago, musician and singer Jon Anderson set out on a musical journey.  His tenor voice became the distinct sonic calling card of prog-rock legends, Yes -- off and on, spending some three and a half decades with the classic rockers.Yes wasn't Anderson's only musical outl

 Just when you were getting used to your teens getting on social networking sites, Facebook has decided to tap into the tween scene -- and younger), too. So what’s a weary parent to do to keep their child safe online? 

On Tuesday's Afternoon Shift we talk about experimental ways of growing up- some successful, others less so.First we take a long look at public housing experiements- primarily Chicago's Cabrini-Green.

In December 2010, Annie Ricks was the last resident to leave Chicago's Cabrini-Green high rises. Chicago Housing Authority vacated residents from the near north side complex as part of their Plan for Transformation.

Adam Davis has an idea of how you can start to see your co-workers in a different light. Rather than just seeing your colleague as "the jerk down the hall" you can start to see him more as a partner in a shared mission. It's all part of building community and strengthening democracy.

On Monday's Afternoon Shift we talk about a few ways civil society can manifest itself. First we take a look at the majorly divisive recall election happening tomorrow in Wisconsin.

Has talking about the recall election gotten you into a sticky situation with family, friends or maybe even someone you didn't even know?